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That this circumstance, far from subdu<strong>in</strong>g his passion, will only <strong>in</strong>crease it. When he<br />

meets you, he will perhaps fall <strong>in</strong> love with you <strong>in</strong>curably, simply because you are<br />

married.<br />

Do you th<strong>in</strong>k so? Just because of that?<br />

LOUISE.<br />

BRANDT.<br />

Yes, that is the way he is, and that is perhaps how all human nature is constituted. He<br />

might overlook Hanne, even though she is a gentle and gracious young girl. He will have<br />

eyes and ears only for you; he will direct all his attentions only to you . . . as I said,<br />

precisely because you are married and because his love is hopeless.<br />

LOUISE.<br />

I must confess that I had not anticipated such eloquence <strong>in</strong> you.<br />

BRANDT.<br />

I th<strong>in</strong>k we should try to prevent such an unfortunate consequence <strong>in</strong> the life of my friend.<br />

Prevent? Do you want a divorce, perhaps?<br />

LOUISE.<br />

BRANDT.<br />

No, but if you will concede the truth of what I have said, then you will also give your<br />

consent to a plan I have thought of, whereby nobody is harmed, and much misfortune can<br />

be prevented.<br />

Let me hear your plan.<br />

LOUISE.<br />

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